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Potential Effects of Digital Inequality on Treatment Seeking for Opioid Use Disorder.
Garett, Renee; Young, Sean D.
  • Garett R; ElevateU, Irvine, CA USA.
  • Young SD; Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California Irvine, CA Irvine, USA.
Int J Ment Health Addict ; : 1-6, 2021 Aug 27.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2260165
ABSTRACT
Despite the availability of effective treatment, medications for opioid use disorder are underutilized due to a variety of practical, political, and psychological reasons. Digital inequalities, such as limited access to technology, skills to leverage the technology for desirable outcomes, and social resources, may be contributing to negative health outcomes. In addition, broader health literacy plays an integral part in the capacity of individuals to appraise opioid medication-related online information. This paper explores the role of digital inequalities in the uptake of treatment for opioid use disorder. Given the shift toward telemedicine and online counseling for substance use treatment as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, more research into the digital inequalities faced by those who misuse opioids may provide insight into ways of engaging and encouraging this population to utilize treatment.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies Language: English Journal: Int J Ment Health Addict Year: 2021 Document Type: Article